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  • Three strawberry shortcakes on serving platter

    The Best Way To Make Strawberry Shortcake Ahead Of Time

    You can make each element of your strawberry shortcakes ahead of time and assemble them before serving to guarantee they have just-baked flavor and texture.

    By Javaria Akbar 5 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of fruit salad with a spoon

    The Only Ingredient You Need To Keep Fruit Salad Fresh (And You Probably Already Have It)

    There's an easy ingredient that will maintain fruit salad's freshness, and there's a strong chance it's already in your kitchen.

    By Austin Havens-Bowen 5 months ago Read More
  • frozen bananas cut up into bite size pieces

    Don't Skip This Step Before Freezing Your Bananas

    Bananas are one of the easiest fruits to freeze for smoothies, baking, and quick snacks, but only if you don't forget this important step.

    By Rachel S. 6 months ago Read More
  • A batch of cookies on a cooling rack

    Keep Cookies Soft And Fresh With A Single Sugar Cube

    If you add sugar cubes to a cookie container, they'll absorb any excess moisture from the air, ensuring that your cookies aren't affected.

    By Martha Brennan 6 months ago Read More
  • Wrapped bread going into freezer

    The Best Way To Wrap Bread To Keep It Fresh In The Freezer

    We asked an expert to tell us the best way to wrap bread to keep it fresh in the freezer, and it's simpler than you think.

    By Naomi Tsvirko 6 months ago Read More
  • whole and sliced zucchini on cutting board

    The Crucial Step You Absolutely Can't Skip When Freezing Zucchini For Later

    You should cut the zucchini into smaller pieces, rather than freezing it whole, but the really important step comes before it's frozen.

    By Austin Havens-Bowen 6 months ago Read More
  • Raw ground beef on a chopping board

    How Long Ground Beef Actually Lasts In The Fridge And Freezer

    Having ground beef on hand for everyday dinners is useful, so we look into exactly how long should the meat be stored either in the fridge or the freezer.

    By Luna Regina 6 months ago Read More
  • Freezer drawer filled with plastic packaged meat

    The 3-Step Solution To Save Freezer-Burned Meat

    Believe it or not, that icy freezer-burned meat can actually be saved. In three simple steps you can easily revive it and make it usable again.

    By Zoë Lourey-Christianson 6 months ago Read More
  • Hands assembling a salad in a wood bowl

    Store Greens Like This For A Clean, Crisp Salad Every Time

    Wilty or soggy lettuce is a major bummer. If you want a crisp, clean, fresh salad every time, an expert is here to help with her preferred way to store greens.

    By Julia Holland 6 months ago Read More
  • White onion being chopped

    How Long A Freshly Chopped Onion Will Last In The Fridge

    It seems like we always end up with a surplus of freshly chopped onions. Check out these storage tips for how to make sure that cut onion lasts long.

    By Molly Harris 6 months ago Read More
  • A bunch of bananas next to a sink

    Why You Need To Rinse Your New Bunch Of Bananas ASAP

    After you've grabbed a bunch of bananas from the supermarket shelf, you're probably not immediately envisioning washing them, but time is of the essence.

    By Eibhlis Gale-Coleman 6 months ago Read More
  • Roasted ham on top of cubed squash sitting in front of other side dishes

    Don't Throw Out Your Ham Bone: Freeze It And Save It For Later Use

    Whatever you do, never discard a ham bone. Saving the unlikely leftover will give any recipe a major gustatory lift!

    By Zoë Lourey-Christianson 6 months ago Read More
  • Women holding a bowl of fresh fruit salad, with a fork holding half a strawberry plucked out

    The Staple Ingredient That Will Keep Your Summer Fruit Salads Fresh

    If you've put a bowl of mixed fruits together, you will know that some of the ingredients can go from bright and fresh to brown and dull — or worse, mushy.

    By Kerry Hayes 6 months ago Read More
  • Table with two glasses of red wine being poured

    How A Mason Jar Will Help You Store Leftover Wine

    Mason jars aren't just for canning. The containers might just be the ultimate way to keep opened bottles of wine fresher for longer. Find out how, here.

    By Amanda Berrill 6 months ago Read More
  • Ghee being strained into a jar

    How To Make Perfect Ghee And Store It Properly

    Want to make your own ghee at home instead of tracking some down at the store? One expert shares her process for making (and storing) this high-value item.

    By Lottë Reford 6 months ago Read More
  • Fondue bowl, skewered bread, pickles, onions, wine

    How To Properly Store Leftover Cheese Fondue

    Cheese fondue is often the centerpiece of a party, but sometimes there are leftovers. We asked an expert how to help our fondue fight another day.

    By J. Henley 6 months ago Read More
  • A collection of fruit and veg against a green background

    This Is A Telltale Sign You Should Throw Away Your Veggies

    Despite your best efforts to keep produce fresh, no vegetable lasts forever. Keep your eyes peeled for the clue that'll always indicate the point of no return.

    By Eibhlis Gale-Coleman 6 months ago Read More
  • dry spices in jars

    Bring Those Expired Spices Back To Life By Doing This

    If your spices have expired before you could use everything on your shelf, read this first before tossing out those precious ingredients.

    By Molly Harris 6 months ago Read More
  • Bone-in ham on serving platter

    How To Tell If Your Bone-In Ham Has Gone Bad

    There are plenty of ways to use leftover bone-in ham in delicious recipes. But first check out these telltale signs to look for to make sure your meat is fresh.

    By Austin Havens-Bowen 6 months ago Read More
  • a woman holding ice cream and a cooler

    Timing Is The Key To Keeping Ice Cream Frozen In A Cooler

    A cooler alone won't be sufficient. In order to achieve the perfect scoop, you'll need a very important ingredient: time.

    By Gabrielle Lenart 6 months ago Read More
  • Pantry ingredients lined up in glass jars

    The Everyday Pantry Item That Can Literally Explode Under The Right Conditions

    From salt and baking soda to seasonings, there are many kitchen pantry essentials you should have ready at hand. This one item, however, poses a fire risk.

    By Luna Regina 6 months ago Read More
  • whole and halved avocados

    Here's What To Do If You Cut An Avocado Before It's Ripe

    There's nothing worse than cutting into an avocado and realizing it's underripe. Rather than dine on the flavorless and firm flesh, follow this ripening hack.

    By Martha Brennan 6 months ago Read More
  • Opened canned foods gray background

    Can You Eat Canned Food After A Heat Wave Power Outage?

    Canned goods may keep for longer than fresh foods, but there is a limit. When a heat wave strikes, power outages may jeopardize the safety of tinned rations.

    By Luna Regina 6 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of brown sugar in a bowl with a spoon

    How To Soften Brown Sugar With One Pantry Staple

    If your brown sugar has solidified into a hard lump, fear not. All you need is this pantry staple to loosen it up again. Here's how to soften brown sugar.

    By Ian Fortey 6 months ago Read More
  • A jar with a smoothie, an empty jar, and a jar with flowers on a green background

    11 Best Uses For Empty Pasta Sauce Jars

    Everyone buys jarred pasta sauce on occasion, but what do you do with your empty jar after it's finished? Those jars can help you save money and reduce waste.

    By Samantha Maxwell 6 months ago Read More
  • food table at outdoor cookout

    This BBQ Hack Is Just What You Need To Keep Food Cool This Summer

    Your go-to barbecue sides, from pasta salad to sliced watermelon, raw veggies, and dip, will last longer and taste even better on ice. Here's a hack.

    By Autumn Swiers 6 months ago Read More
  • a row of jars of various spices against a black background

    5 Expert Tips For Storing Your Spices And Keeping Them Fresh

    Spices last for an extraordinarily long time, but they don't last forever. And if you don't store them properly, they will go bad even faster.

    By A.J. Forget 6 months ago Read More
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